deadbeat dad

A male parent that won't pay child support. See: deadbeat mom.

by tradesman July 11, 2003

humble pie

To be forced to apologize or to admit a fault.

I caught Pierson in another lie, so he has to eat some humble pie.

by tradesman January 27, 2004

streetwise

1. To be wise in the ways of the life in a large metropolitan area.

2. (Derogatory) (To be said of a stupid person) To know what street one lives on.

1. He's lived in Detroit all his life. He's very streetwise.

2. Matt's not completely stupid, at least he's streetwise.

by tradesman March 31, 2003

Hemi

One of wildest engines that was ever made. Refers to the shape of the combustion chamber.(hemispherical)

That Hemi Dodge can really wrinkle the pavement.

by tradesman April 03, 2003

c

Denotes the speed of light.

"She can't take much more, Cap'n! We're at .8 c now!"

by tradesman April 01, 2003

Lord Of The Rings

The existential fantasy story. A model for others to follow.

The Lord Of The Rings is classic storytelling.

by tradesman April 01, 2003

Viper

1. One of the fastest production cars built. Not too well-mannered, but the ultimate sports car nonetheless.

2. Oh, yeah...an Old World snake with a thick, heavy body, and a pair of hollow fangs; adder.

"That guy's Viper is a real Corvette killer."

by tradesman April 01, 2003